# Generation-Bridging Skateboard Shoes The Adidas x Krooked Collab Boasts Subdued Colors By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-shoe References: [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/us/skateboarding) & [krookedskateboarding](http://krookedskateboarding.com/) adidas Skateboarding and Mark 'Gonz' Gonzales from Krooked Skateboards collaborate for the second time on an ultra-stylish, modern and highly functional [skateboard shoe silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2). The Superstar Vulc x Krooked takes significant and noteworthy design cues from both brands. The timeless white and canary blue color scheme is superimposed on the [iconic adidas silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii) -- the Superstar Vulc. Boasting a leather upper, a reinforced toe-box and a vulcanized outsole, the skateboard shoe is informed by Gonz's art. In this context, the Superstar Vulc x Krooked bridges generations through timeless design and by referencing a classic 1988 'Gonz and Roses' board graphic. adidas' latest skateboard shoe drop is accompanied by an assortment of high-performing and sporty tracksuits, lightweight jerseys, moisture-wicking shirts and a classic 90s reversible bucket hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Skateboard Shoes:** The collaboration between adidas Skateboarding and Krooked Skateboards presents an opportunity for other brands to partner and create innovative skateboard shoe designs. - **Timeless Design Influences:** The use of classic design cues in the Superstar Vulc x Krooked shoe highlights the potential for incorporating nostalgic elements into modern products across various industries. - **Functional Sportswear Accessories:** The release of tracksuits, jerseys, shirts, and bucket hats accompanying the skateboard shoe launch demonstrates the demand for functional and stylish sportswear accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The collaboration between adidas Skateboarding and Krooked Skateboards inspires disruptive innovation in the footwear industry, particularly in the skateboard shoe segment. - **Fashion:** The incorporation of timeless design cues in the Superstar Vulc x Krooked shoe suggests opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by combining nostalgic elements with contemporary styles. - **Sportswear:** The introduction of high-performing and moisture-wicking sportswear items alongside the skateboard shoe release presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sportswear industry by combining functionality with fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Character-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmoofoil.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-do-what-you-should-do-1.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thug-club-1.md) - [Reimagined Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Skateboarder Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-spezial-2.md) - [90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg.md)